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I get giddy every time i put my head down. it lasts for a few seconds?

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Hyperventilation: You may be experiencing hyperventilating the fact by having the lungs press against the heart when you lean forward after taking a deep breath. Also this might indicate a coronary steel phenomenon with blood vessels in the thoracic neck. Seek medical advice of these symptoms get worse or become more frequent.

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Answered 1/31/2015

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